Importance of Attention

HEY
Attention is very important in the 21st century to everyone.  There are so many ways our minds can be entertained there days.  We have cell phones with Internet access, television, social media sites, news blurbs, tech forums and so on that all collectively pull our attention in 10,000 different places every day.  If you were able to count all of your thoughts during a conversation, the net result would be almost shameful.  When another human is trying to communicate with you, please do not check your email or watch television.  Stop. What. You. Are. Doing.
Focus.
What that person has to say is important.  
Electronic friend- keeping has made personal relationships dilute and arbitrary.
Don't just text someone when they are ill -- call them or go visit if you are able.  
When you are engaged in conversation, please do not yell at your dog or scold your child.  If there is an emergency, close the call and deal with your business.  
Especially with our close relationships, we need to remain vigilant and compassionate to another 's needs.
When you sit down to eat with your spouse or friend- turn it off.  Set a good example for kids that may be watching.  (they always are)
If you allow yourself to be engaged in what you think may be 'boring' when your primary friends are talking;  you may find that you can become engaged in the topic as well.  That does not mean you have to enjoy the activity for yourself, but you CAN enjoy the happiness they receive from it.
Feed your loved ones with true, focused attention.
It's catchy.

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